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The case centers on allegations that date back to the student’s middle school years. An affidavit reviewed by the Wichita Eagle says the student told investigators that Baird began building a close bond with him early on, gradually separating him from peers and positioning herself as a trusted adult.
“He described how she befriended him, then isolated him from others,” the affidavit stated.
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Investigators say it began with small signs of overstepping boundaries — such as unnecessary physical closeness or personal conversations — and evolved into private communication about Baird’s personal life.
According to the affidavit, Baird sent the student notes expressing deep emotional attachment, including statements about hoping for a future with him.
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Authorities became aware of the situation after a Wichita police detective saw an Instagram post suggesting Baird had engaged in inappropriate behavior with a former Wichita school district student. That prompted an investigation, followed by interviews with the former student, who is now an adult.
The affidavit says the student later recognized the pattern of behavior for what it was: manipulation.
He eventually cut ties and informed his family, who turned over handwritten notes and other materials to law enforcement.
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